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Our Vision, Mission & Principles

Our Vision

Transformed lives, strengthened communities, and reduced disadvantage

Our Mission

Banksia Gardens Community Services will be a leader in Education, Training and Community Engagement programs in Hume City and the Northern suburbs. Our services will provide opportunities, particularly for those experiencing disadvantage and poverty, that lead to further education and employment pathways, enhance well-being and transform lives. Banksia Gardens Community Services will also focus on social justice advocacy and give voice to those in our community who suffer injustice.

Our Principles

RESPECT

We genuinely acknowledge, respect and celebrate our diverse values, beliefs, efforts, ideas, abilities and backgrounds. 

INTEGRITY

We maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, honesty and conscientiousness by taking responsibility for our actions and behaviours.

radical INCLUSION

We create and advocate for systems that promote equity, resilience, agency and voice so our community is empowered to be its best.

GENDER EQUITY

We apply a rigorous intersectional lens across the breadth of its work to ensure leadership towards a safe and respectful community for people of all genders and identities.

Sustainability and Circular Economy

We apply a circular economy and green lens across the entire organisation to ensure we become leaders that contribute to a sustainable future for our community. 

Social Justice

We embed human rights principles in our work and boldly communicate our stance on global and local issues that impact our community.

Service Charter

To learn more about our values, please feel free to download our full Service Charter.